Are elderly people with co-morbidities involved adequately in medical decision making when hospitalised? A cross-sectional survey

Table 1 Demographics of respondents (n = 156)

Mean age (median age)(yrs)	83.1 (83)
Range (yrs)	76-98
Gender		%
Male	77	49.4
Female	79	50.6
Housing
Community dwelling	141	90
Special accommodation for the elderly	15	10
Marital status
Married	70	45
Unmarried	26	17
Widowed	60	38
Education
Primary school	99	64
Secondary school	44	28
University	13	8

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